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Gardus SootEater RCH205 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Chimney Cleaning System
Operator's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the
Rotary Chimney Cleaning System.
Please follow the important safeguards and operating instructions included within this
manual before operating the system. It may be necessary to reference additional publications
to provide further safety and operating procedures.
The
System Includes:
6 – 3' Long Flexible
1 – Chimney Whip
1 – Drill Adapter
1 – 52" x 48"
Chimney Rods
1- Hex Key
Fireplace/Stove
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  • Page 1 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Rotary Chimney Cleaning System Operator’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Rotary Chimney Cleaning System. Please follow the important safeguards and operating instructions included within this manual before operating the system. It may be necessary to reference additional publications to provide further safety and operating procedures.
  • Page 2 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Spin Whip Place this edge even with Trim Guide edge of table 4” Dia. 5” Dia. 6” Dia. Measuring Flue 7” Dia Cut Whip Line ¼ inch longer than 8” Dia. measured flue dimension 9” Dia. Round Flues 10”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Contents Why Clean Your Chimney………………………………………………………………. 4 When to Inspect & Clean Your Chimney……………………………………………….. Types of Chimney Deposit………………………………………………………….…… 4 Tools Required………………………………………………………………….……….. General Safety & Operating Tips………………………………………………… 5, 6 & 7 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys: Getting Started……………………………………………………………………..Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from “Bottom Up” “With Vacuum”: Method 1: Cleaning through stove door opening………………………………...…….
  • Page 4 90 days from date of purchase. Should any part fail due to manufacturing defect, return the defective part to Gardus, Inc. and we will replace it free of charge. All parts must be returned and inspected to determine part failure. A return authorization number is required prior to returning any item.

  • Page 5: Why Clean Your Chimney

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Why Clean Your Chimney: All chimneys need periodic examination and cleaning to reduce the risk of a chimney fire and to ensure that the appliance vents to the outdoors properly. Creosote is flammable and can not only fuel a chimney fire but can also cause blockages, odors, deterioration, and smoking problems.

  • Page 6: General Safety & Operating Tips

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 General Safety & Operating Tips Always wear appropriate eye protection, clothing, gloves and respirator or dust mask. Work on ladders and roofs should only be attempted by experienced individuals that have the proper knowledge and ability to execute all safety procedures. Be aware of all electrical hazards when working with ladders and all other equipment.
  • Page 7 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 General Safety & Operating Tips (cont.) Connecting Rods: 1. Depress button and slip rods together 2. Be sure button is fully engaged and rods are locked together before spinning into chimney. Disconnecting Rods: 1. Use pointed end of hex key (included) to depress button. Use a slight angle when depressing button to help push rods apart.
  • Page 8 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 General Safety & Operating Tips (cont.) Replacing Whip Line: Removing Old Whip Line: 1. Use 3/16 hex key (included) to loosen set screw (3/8-16 x ½”L) located inside steel fitting on whip head. 2. If whip line is hard to pull out of whip head, use a small “flat blade” screwdriver on the top & bottom of each hole to help flatten the metal sleeve around whip line.

  • Page 9: Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys Important: • Read all safety precautions & operating instructions before starting. • Be sure entire stove & chimney are completely cooled down. • Do Not attempt to clean any chimney if there is a down draft. (air blowing back into the home) •...

  • Page 10: Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys From "Bottom Up" "With Vacuum": Method 1: Cleaning Through Stove Door Opening

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Using a Vacuum” Method 1: Cleaning Through Stove Door Opening: Caution: This method can only be used if you have direct access to the chimney flue from inside the stove without creating a tight bend radius while cleaning.

  • Page 11: Method 3: Cleaning Through Chimney Cleanout W/Vacuum In Stove

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Using a Vacuum” (cont.) Method 3: Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w/Vacuum Placed in Stove Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages before proceeding. 5, 6, 7 & 8 Step 2- Insert vacuum hose into stove or into stove pipe from inside stove.

  • Page 12: Method 4: Cleaning Through Chimney Cleanout W/Vacuum In Thimble

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Using a Vacuum” (cont.) Method 4: Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w/Vacuum in Thimble Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 before proceeding. Step 2- Insert vacuum hose into stove pipe or thimble.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys From "Bottom Up" "Without A Vacuum

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Without Vacuum” Method 1: Cleaning Through Stove Door Opening (Without Vacuum): Caution: This method can only be used if you have direct access to the chimney flue from inside the stove without creating a tight bend radius while cleaning.

  • Page 14: Method 2: Cleaning Through Chimney Cleanout "Without A Vacuum

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Without Vacuum”(Cont.) Method 2: Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout “Without a Vacuum”: Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 before proceeding. Step 2- Close stove door tightly or seal off opening with plastic &...

  • Page 15: Method 3: Cleaning Through Chimney Cleanout W/Thimble Sealed Off

    Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 “Without Vacuum”(Cont.) Method 3: Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w/Thimble Sealed Off Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 before proceeding. Step 2- Seal off thimble opening with plastic & duct tape.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys From "Top Down" " With Vacuum

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Top Down” “With Vacuum” Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 before proceeding. Step 2- Cover stove opening with plastic and seal with duct tape. Step 3- Cut hole in plastic slightly smaller than vacuum hose O.D. then insert vacuum hose through plastic and into stove.

  • Page 17: Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys From "Top Down" "Without Vacuum

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the “Top Down” “Without Vacuum” Step 1- Important: Read all information on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 before proceeding. Step 2- Close stove door and make sure all cleanout tees and doors are sealed tightly. If in doubt, seal all areas with plastic &...

  • Page 18: Finishing Up

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Finishing Up Once the chimney has been cleaned; 1. Visual Inspection: Use a powerful flashlight and a mirror if necessary to look into the chimney to make sure you have cleaned it completely. 2. Remove all connector pipes from the stove to the chimney and clean them in the same manner as mentioned above for cleaning the chimney.
  • Page 19 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Chimney Cap: 1. Cleaning the rain cap: Spin the “Chimney Whip” into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap. To clean the under side of the chimney cap lid, use either the whip or a hand brush to remove debris.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Fireplace Chimneys: Cleaning Fireplace Chimneys From "Bottom Up

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” Typical Pre-Fab Fireplace Typical Masonry Fireplace Important: • Read all safety & operating tips on pages 5, 6 & 7 before starting. • Be sure entire fireplace & chimney are completely cooled down.
  • Page 21 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Bottom Up”(cont.) If You Don’t Have a Vacuum: If you don’t have a vacuum, open damper, cover fireplace opening with plastic. Use duct tape to seal around edges to contain dust while rotary cleaning. (Do not completely seal top corner of plastic yet) 4.
  • Page 22 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Bottom Up” (cont.) 11. Cleaning the Rain Cap: Spin the “Chimney Whip” up into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap. Note: Most caps are larger than the chimney flue.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Fireplace Chimneys From "Top Down

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Top Down” Important: • Read all safety & operating tips on pages 5, 6 & 7 before starting. • Be sure that the fireplace & chimney are completely cooled down. •...
  • Page 24 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Top Down”(cont.) If You Don’t Have a Vacuum: If you don’t have a vacuum, shut damper, cover fireplace opening with plastic. Use duct tape to seal around edges to contain dust while you sweep.
  • Page 25 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Top Down”(cont.) 10. Cleaning the ran cap: Spin the “Chimney Whip” into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap. To clean the under side of the chimney cap lid, use either the whip or a hand brush to remove debris.
  • Page 26 www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “Top Down”(cont.) 19. Clean the Smoke Shelf: Once smoke chamber is clean, remove all debris from smoke shelf using the vacuum or use a brush to scrape off debris into a pile inside firebox. It may be necessary to remove damper plate.

  • Page 27: Additional Accessories

    www.northlineexpress.com 1-877-734-2458 Additional Accessories Replacement Chimney Whip Head Additional Chimney Rods Item #CWH208 (Sold in 2- pks) Item #CRD307 Replacement Whip Line Set Item #RCWL209...
  • Page 28 1-877-734-2458 Gardus, Inc. 888-985-0208 (toll free) sales@gardus-inc.com ▪ www.gardusinc.com ▪ www.sooteater.com Made in China SE255-Rev.001...
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